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Rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol is a common household that is very versatile and has many uses.

While you might find it in the first-aid section of stores it’s also a great cleaning and disinfectant product.

While you can take hand sanitizer on a plane it’s not always easy to find it in the stores at the moment due to the coronavirus panic.

So you might be wondering if you can bring rubbing alcohol on a plane and use it as a sanitizing alternative to wipe down your tray table or clean and disinfect your phone.

can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane

TSA Alcohol Rules

The good news for those who want to bring their own booze is that the TSA does allow travelers to bring alcohol on planes, both in carry-on luggage and in checked baggage. However, there are specific rules for both.

In carry-on bags, alcohol in bottles three-ounces-or-less in size may be included with other liquids in one quart-sized clear, plastic, zip-top bag. It’s no coincidence that many major alcohol brands sell 50ml “airplane” bottles, which work perfectly for this purpose. Conceivably, you can bring as many of these bottles as you can fit with your other liquids into your single zip-top bag.

Larger bottles can be placed in your checked luggage. However, the TSA does not allow alcohol with alcohol content higher than 70% (140 proof) in checked baggage. An individual may carry up to five liters of alcohol of between 24% and 70% alcohol volume in their checked luggage as long as it is in sealable bottles or flasks. Alcohol with less than 24% alcohol content is not subject to these regulations.

The TSA also notes that any alcohol purchased after clearing the security checkpoint is permitted onboard aircraft.

Alcohol or liquor

Alcohol or liquor is permitted if it’s in your checked baggage or purchased after the security checkpoint for your carry-on, as long as it meets carry-on guidelines  and the following:

  • It’s content may not exceed 140 proof
  • Up to 5 liters of alcohol per person between 48 and 140 proof is permitted
  • Alcohol under 48 proof is not considered hazardous and is permitted
  • Alcohol must be in its original unopened retail packaging to be permitted onboard the plane
  • If the alcohol is purchased before going through the security checkpoint, our security rules apply for carry-on or checked baggage.
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane

Alcoholic drinks

You can take up to 5 litres of alcoholic beverages between 24% – 70% alcohol volume in either hand baggage (if purchased in the airport duty free shop) or checked baggage.

Each bottle or container can contain a maximum of 5 litres.

Please see the hand baggage requirements section above for information about taking liquids in your hand baggage through the security check areas. Once you enter the departures area (airside), alcohol can be purchased.

What are the restrictions?

  • Alcohol exceeding 70% alcohol by volume must not be taken on a plane.
  • Between 24% and 70%, you are limited to taking 5 litres of alcohol in your carry-on.
  • Alcohol less than 24% has no volume restrictions.

Note: International flights limit the amount of liquids you can pack in your carry-on – see Powders, liquids, aerosols, and gels for more information.

Why is this item restricted?

Some liquids are highly volatile and can have low combustion thresholds and can’t be taken onto planes because there is a risk of them exploding or catching fire harming people and property. It is not safe to take them on the plane.

What happens if I have a restricted item in my carry-on bag?

You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:

  • you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
  • your airline will be advised of your refusal.
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane

Can You Take Rubbing Alcohol In Checked Luggage?

When it comes to your checked luggage there are some more rules you need to know about.

You might want to pack some rubbing alcohol in your checked bag to use to clean your hotel room or something.

But the TSA states that you can only take an 18 oz bottle of rubbing alcohol.

This is because rubbing alcohol is flammable and the FAA doesn’t want large quantities of flammable liquids sitting inside checked bags in the hold.

Remember than these ‘rules’ are just a guideline. The final decision about whether you can take rubbing alcohol onto a plane will be taken by the TSA security agent at the security checkpoint.

It’s also possible that a baggage handler might remove alcohol from your checked bag if they see something they don’t like.

Can you bring alcohol in checked luggage on a domestic flight?

Traveling with alcohol in checked baggage is a bit easier than with carry on since it doesn’t need to be in such small bottles. But there are still some limitations to be aware of.

If you want to bring alcohol in checked baggage, the total amount you are allowed depends on the percentage of alcohol.

According to TSA:

“Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.”

It’s beverages above 70% alcohol (higher than 140 proof) are not allowed in carry on or checked bags.

Can you take alcohol on a plane…and drink it on the plane?

If you’re thinking of taking alcohol on a plane so you can drink it while in flight, think again.

FAA regulations prohibit the consumption of alcohol on board the flight unless it is served to you by an airline employee. This means you are not allowed to consume your own alcohol in flight.

This is not a rule the airline came up with to earn a few bucks. It is a federal law, and it comes with hefty penalties, so I recommend you don’t take the chance.

Certainly some people do still drink their own alcohol while on a flight. But if you choose to do this, just know that you are doing so at your own risk.

My I bring rubbing alcohol on the plane if I don’t have hand sanitizer?

If the rubbing alcohol you plan to bring contains more than 70% alcohol (over 140 proof), then your are not allowed to bring them on the plane. Both carry-on and checked baggages are prohibited. If the rubbing alcohol contains less than 70% alcohol, then you can bring the on the plane, but since rubbing alcohol is considered flammable, you need to follow the 3-1-1 rule.

The rules described above are what’s written in the rule book, but TSA also told us that “The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.” Travel safe!

Can I bring disinfectant solution on the plane due to the influence of COVID-19?

Disinfectants products including alcohol-based liquids, gels or sprays classified as toiletary articles or medicines (quasi‐drugs) are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage up to  following capacities.

– Less than 0.5kg or 0.5 liters per container, and less than 2kg or 2 liters per person

Disinfectant products below are prohibited in checked and carry-on baggage as dangerous goods.

Products which accompanying powder materials need to be mixed or which need to be bended to complex ingredients and causes Corrosive materials (Sodium Chlorite Solution)Example)
Cleverin Stand-alone Type, Cleverin Stick Pen Type
Cleverin Stick Hook Type, and other similar products
There are no restrictions in place for other types of disinfectant products at present, but this may change going forward.
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane
can i bring rubbing alcohol on a plane

TSA’s tips for flying during the coronavirus pandemic

Tip 1: Bring that hand sanitizer with you. TSA is currently allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice. Since these containers exceed the standard 3.4-ounce allowance typically permitted through a checkpoint, they will need to be screened separately. This will add some time to the checkpoint screening experience. Please keep in mind that all other liquids, gels and aerosols brought to a checkpoint continue to be limited to 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters carried in a one quart-size bag.

Tip 2: Bring those wipes along with you too. Travelers are permitted to bring individually-packaged alcohol or anti-bacterial wipes in carry-on or checked luggage. Jumbo containers of hand wipes are also allowed in carry-on or checked luggage.

Tip 3: Wear a mask if you like. Travelers are allowed to wear masks during the security screening process, however a TSA officer may ask the traveler to adjust the mask to visually confirm their identity during the travel document checking process.

TSA’s tips for flying during the coronavirus pandemic

Tip 4: If your license expired on or after March 1, don’t panic. If your driver’s license or state-issued ID expired on or after March 1, 2020,

and you are unable to renew at your state driver’s license agency,

you may still use it as acceptable identification at the checkpoint. TSA will accept expired driver’s licenses or state-issued ID a year after expiration or 60 days after the duration of the emergency, whichever is longer. By the way, the Department of Homeland Security recently

announced an extension of time to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license. The new deadline is October 1, 2021.

Tip 5: Place items from your pockets into your carry-on bag. Prior to going through the security checkpoint, take the items from your pockets and place them into your carry-on bag so that you don’t have to place them in a bin. Remove the keys, tissues, lip balm,

loose change, breath mints, mobile phone and anything else from your pockets and place them right into your carry-on bag.

Tip 6: Remember to wash your hands. It’s good practice to wash your hands before and after going through the security screening process.

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